THE PETERSEN REAL ESTATE TEAM | Wayzata, MN

The market is moving ... seize your opportunity!

July 2010: Twin Cities market statistics continue to trend positive overall with all price ranges gaining momentum. Market knowledge and pricing strategy are the keys to making a smart purchase and getting your house sold. With low interest rates and inventory still higher than average, we feel that this is a good time to but AND a good time to sell. We are constantly tracking and adapting with the changing market to help our clients acheive their goals. Most of our clients are in Minneapolis and the West / SW suburbs with a concentration around Lake Minnetonka - we know the intricacies of each local market and we know the strategies to help both buyers and sellers make the most of their opportunities.

Our track record speaks for itself, in 2008, we were involved with 30.8% of all direct lakeshore transaction volume on the eastern half of Lake Minnetonka over $1 million. In 2009, we were involved in 21% - with total volume of $20,014,525 - despite the slow market. Contact us for an analysis of your best options.

Team background: Gary Petersen, a lifetime resident of the Twin Cities, began his real estate career as a custom home builder in 1976 before moving to residential sales in 1979, quickly achieving high levels of success. In 1982 he was asked to be one of the founding members of Coldwell Banker Burnet's Distinctive Homes Division which has become the Twin Cities' top group of agents geared toward the Upper Bracket real estate market. Since 1997, he has been in the President's Club of Coldwell Banker Burnet - the top brokerage in the Twin Cities. Through the years, he has worked very hard to maintain this high level of personal service - and life-long friendships have followed.

We office at the Lake Minnetonka area’s #1 real estate office, Coldwell Banker Burnet, Wayzata and also resides in downtown Wayzata - with the core of his business in the Lake Minnetonka area. Other team members include: Ian Petersen, Gary's son, as the team marketing director and as a sales associate with an extensive urban housing background. Dianna Kestner, as a sales associate specializing in the outlying western suburbs as well as greater Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. Lauren Wyman, as a sales associate with a strong focus on the Lake Minnetonka area. Finally, Al Kestner is the team's concierge director in charge of coordinating house repairs, moves, remodel projects and anything our clients might need. Learn more in the meet the team page.

• Lake property, Land aquisition, Investment property
• Corporate relocation
• Home remodeling and Staging - Cost versus Value consulting
• New construction, Builder representation, Land development and sales

We consider it a privilege to become your personal real estate consultants.

Client references available, upon request.

GARY PETERSEN, 952-451-0284 | IAN PETERSEN, 612-910-6005